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Our Man In The Field
Our Man In The Field touring in the UK
Think of Our Man In The Field - AKA Alexander Ellis - as an independent correspondent, with his works dispatches from his travels. So classically crafted are Ellis´ songs that you could be forgiven for thinking you´ve heard Our Man In The Field somewhere before. He and his brilliant band of pedal steel, guitar, banjo, upright bass and drums (with fine harmony backing vocals) take inspiration from the alt-Americana and Caledonian soul stylings of Van Morrison, Neil Young, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Ryan Adams and Wilco. His own sound is undefinable yet familiar- its introspective, intimate and deeply soulful style stands comfortably alongside modern day artists Ray LaMontagne, Damien Rice, Foy Vance and Joe Purdy.
“Modern words to a vintage soundtrack”
Starting off in Hackney´s Night Tales on 29th January as part of the AmericanaFest UK 2020 Showcase Festival, Our Man In The Field has a series of UK shows coming up:
January 29th Official showcase AMA UK
February 1st Prince Albert Stroud
February 2nd Square & Compass Swanage
February 4th Smokey Joe´s Cheltenham
February 6th The Canteen Bristol
February 7th Tiny Rebel Cardiff
February 20th Green Note London
"Think Ray LaMontagne meets Foy Vance, mixed in with Joe Purdy. Honestly, we can’t recommend this guy enough." - Amazing Radio.
"Love your Work" - Tom Robinson BBC6music
Debut album “THE COMPANY OF STRANGERS” released on digital and 3 part vinyl 2020
